Moki Indians, Wolpi advance of the antelope priests
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
August, 1899
Summary
View, at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona, of a procession of Native American (Hopi) snake dancers, Antelope priests, in a single file; groups of unidentified Native American, White, and women look on; the dancers wear kilts, and bead necklaces; some wear body paint, one has a large possibly whip hanging from his belt and plays a drum.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Walpi (Ariz.); Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
H.S. Poley.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700170083
Notes
Condition: emulsion damage on glass negative; red ink and water stains on print.; Photographer's seal embossed on print: H. S. Poley Colorado Springs.; Title etched on glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Indians- Pueblo Hopi- Walpi Dances- Snake dance".; R7001700831
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